The Cumnock Chronicle has revealed that a vacancy has emerged at the top of the staying tree following the retirement of O’Brien’s dual Gold Cup hero. According to the publication, Illinois is poised to fill the void after his impressive Ormonde Stakes success at Chester. As reported by The Cumnock Chronicle, “There is a vacancy at the top of the staying tree after the recent retirement of O’Brien’s dual Gold Cup hero, but hopes are high Illinois could prove a ready-made replacement judged on his impressive Ormonde Stakes success at Chester.”
The Cumnock Chronicle has confirmed that O’Brien has also entered Coronation Cup hero Jan Brueghel into the competition, setting up a mouthwatering showdown with Graffard’s French raider. As The Cumnock Chronicle reports, “O’Brien has also confirmed Coronation Cup hero Jan Brueghel, but Illinois is poised for a mouthwatering showdown with Graffard’s French raider, who announced himself at the top-level with a sublime performance at ParisLongchamp in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier.”
In addition to Illinois and Jan Brueghel, several other top contenders are set to compete in the Gold Cup. John and Thady Gosden’s Trawlerman and Sweet William have been regular bridesmaids to Kyprios and now have the chance to shine, with Trawlerman winning well in his Sandown reappearance. As noted by The Cumnock Chronicle, “John and Thady Gosden’s Trawlerman and Sweet William have been regular bridesmaids to Kyprios and now have the chance of their moment in the spotlight, with the former winning well in his Sandown reappearance.”
Andrew Balding’s Coltrane is another regular competitor in this event, but he will need to reverse his Sagaro Stakes form with Michael Bell’s Yashin if he is to make an impact. According to The Cumnock Chronicle, “Andrew Balding’s Coltrane is another regular in this event, but he will have to reverse Sagaro Stakes form with Michael Bell’s Yashin to make his presence felt, with Bell looking to recreate the Gold Cup exploits of Big Orange from 2017.”
The Cumnock Chronicle has also confirmed that Saeed bin Suroor has entered Dubai Gold Cup scorer Dubai Future into the competition, while James Ferguson’s Wonder Legend will look to transfer his smart all-weather form to turf. As reported by The Cumnock Chronicle, “Saeed bin Suroor has confirmed Dubai Gold Cup scorer Dubai Future, with James Ferguson’s Wonder Legend given the chance to transfer his smart all-weather form on turf.”
Rounding out the 10-strong field is Alan King’s stalwart Trueshan, although the warm weather may once again scupper his chances of appearing in the race. According to The Cumnock Chronicle, “The 10-strong list is rounded off by Alan King’s stalwart Trueshan, although the warm weather has the potential to once again scupper any hope of him appearing in this race.” With a talented field set to compete, racing fans are in for a thrilling Gold Cup showdown.
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